Please Note: Dogs will not be allowed in The Family Arena for this event. Cesar will be using dogs selected from local shelters.

Here’s a message from Nat Geo Wild about Cesar Millan:

“Cesar Millan has dedicated his life to helping dogs and to showing how even the most difficult ‘problem dog’ can be rescued and rehabilitated. In a recent episode of the Nat Geo WILD series Cesar 911, Cesar works with an aggressive French bulldog/terrier mix named Simon, who has a history of attacking other animals, including his owner’s pet pot-bellied pigs. A short clip from the episode was shared online and showed Simon chasing a pig and nipping its ear, causing the ear to bleed. The clip caused some concern for viewers who did not see or understand the full context of the encounter.

“We have included an additional clip from the same episode [click here to download] to provide missing context. Cesar has created a safe and controlled environment at his Dog Psychology Center (DPC) in California in which to rehabilitate some of the most extreme—or “red zone”—cases of dog aggression, such as Simon’s. It is important to clarify that Cesar took precautions, such as putting Simon on a long lead to assess his behavior, before making initial corrections and removing the leash. The pig that was nipped by Simon was tended to immediately afterward, healed quickly and showed no lasting signs of distress. As the additional clip reveals, Cesar and his animal pack effectively helped Simon to overcome his aggressive behavior toward other animals; as a result, Simon did not have to be separated from his owner or euthanized.

Cesar Millan is and will continue to fully cooperate with authorities in ‎any investigation. He is confident that the investigation will show there was no wrong doing.”

Cesar Millan, star of the hit television series “Cesar 911” on NatGeo WILD and original host of the long-running series “Dog Whisperer,” is coming to The Family Arena on Saturday, March 12, 2016. A limited number of VIP tickets will be available which includes a post-show photo opportunity with Cesar and Junior. Cesar is the pet care industry’s most recognized and sought-after authority working in the field of dog care and rehabilitation.

Cesar Millan will reveal the secrets of happier, healthier relationships between humans and their canine companions in his exciting live show. Cesar will share his philosophies and methods, then present examples via live training demonstrations with multiple dogs from local rescues. His famous four-legged companions, “Junior” and “Benson,” will also join Cesar on stage. From his years of experience, Cesar will show that for a transformation to take place in a dog, the real transformation quite often needs to take place in their human companion first. You’ll be amazed and inspired by the simplicity with which Cesar’s Way can bring harmony and balance into your and your dog’s lives.

On “Cesar 911” on NatGeo WILD, Cesar brings his unmatched canine abilities to communities terrorized by unruly hounds. Each week, Cesar travels to a new neighborhood, using his unparalleled expertise to bring balance to the dogs and the community. Season 3 of “Cesar 911” will begin airing in 2016 and will include a special episode with comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his wife Jessica who enlist Millan to evaluate their dominant dachshund, Foxy.

Cesar is the author of the New York Times #1 Bestseller Cesar’s Way, the New York Times Bestseller Be The Pack Leader, Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan: The Ultimate Episode Guide, A Member of the Family, How to Raise the Perfect Dog, Cesar’s Rules, and A Short Guide to a Happy Dog. He has also generated numerous instructional DVDs and CDs.

His website, Cesarsway.com, is the largest dog-dedicated website in the U.S. with over 1.2 million unique views per month. The site gives insights into dog behavior issues, rescue and adoption, and health issues.

Visiting St. Charles

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